The easiest way to Zermatt’s ski region

Enthusiastic skiers visiting the Matterhorn region want to reach the slopes in the fastest and most comfortable way. From Zermatt railway station you can quickly hop on a Gornergrat train with all your equipment and it will comfortably take you up to the top. (SBB) For ski-pass holders the Gornergrat railway in the centre of town is the best route to get up to the slopes – even enjoying a great view of the Matterhorn on the way up.

Best seats thanks to priority boarding

Secure your seat on the trip up from Zermatt on the right-hand side of the train with a Priority Boarding Ticket and get on board before the rush starts. The beginning of your great ski day is then in a comfortable seat with an unparalleled view of the Matterhorn. Why not use the time to have a morning snack or to apply some sun cream in readiness for the high altitude sunshine?

Priority Boarding: Price from CHF 5.00

Gornergrat - the perfect starting point for an amazing day’s skiing and a view of the Matterhorn

Gornergrat is in the heart of the Zermatt skiing region and is an ideal starting point for your day on the slopes. Mainly there are easy to middle-difficulty pistes and this sunny area is excellent for families. With a comfy chairlift or the heated Gornergrat railway you can return to the viewing mountain at 3,089 metres above sea level.

You could continue your day by skiing in the direction of Sunnegga or by tackling the demanding descent to Furi to finish up in the Matterhorn glacier paradise. Later on in the afternoon you might look for a deckchair in the sun at the Igloo Village and just chill out before the après ski begins.

A very special experience for skiers are the Moonshine Evenings on Gornergrat, which take place when the moon is full. After a satisfying cheese fondue comes the guided descent on skis from Gornergrat to Riffelalp/Landtunnel, where the Gornergrat railway picks you up and takes you back to Zermatt.